Where would we be without our patrons? As a Patron, your contribution supports a special project each year. A major exhibition for instance. And during the year we get the chance to meet at exclusive small gatherings or larger festive events.

All the benefits for Patrons

  • Unlimited and free access to the museum and exhibitions
  • Come when you want without booking a start time
  • Use of Friends Fast Lane and Friends Cloakroom
  • More than 35 online interviews, lectures and tours exclusively for Friends
  • 15% discount in the museum shop and web shop (excluding books)
  • 10% discount in The Café
  • Free use of multimedia tour
  • Mention in our annual report (if desired)

PATRONS GET INVITES TO

  • Exclusive Patrons events
  • All Friends activities
  • Previews at major exhibitions
  • Evening openings and (online) lectures
  • Pre-registration for public activities (lectures, courses, workshops)

Contributions from Patrons

Contributions from our Patrons support special annual projects at the Rijksmuseum, devoted to conservation, restoration, digitization or exhibitions. Would you like to do more as a Patron? Please contact us on +31 (0) 20- 6747077 or mail us at patronen@rijksmuseum.nl. We would love to meet you to discuss the possibilities.

From Friend to Patron

Are you a Friend of the museum and do you want to upgrade your Friendship to a Patronship? Please contact us using the details below.

Contact

Roos Munten
Alma Spierenburg
Evelien Holtrop-Dop
Jody Dongor
Marije Haan

0031 (0)20 6747 000
patronen@rijksmuseum.nl

€1.200 per year for 2

From 2025:
€1.200 per year for 2

As a Patron you get two cards so you can always bring a guest.

You can buy a Patronship online, for yourself or as a gift for someone else!

The welcome package with your Patrons cards will be sent to your home address within 10 days.

Tax benefits of 5-year annuity construction

Would you like to support the museum long-term as a Patron? Then we can draw up an agreement for a five-year annuity. This makes your contribution tax deductible under the Dutch tax system.

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